SigmaNEST Nesting Softwarehttps://www.sigmanest.com
The Leading Profile Cutting And Sheet Metal CAD/CAM System In The WorldWed, 16 Aug 2017 16:24:51 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.5Composites: The Material of the Futurehttps://www.sigmanest.com/2017/08/composites-the-material-of-the-future/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 16:24:04 +0000https://www.sigmanest.com/?p=14582Composites: The Material of the Future From coal in the 1800’s to plastic in 1907, materials have shaped our ability to innovate. In recent years, during the late 20th to early 21st century, the use of composite materials has changed the way we engineer everything - from

]]>Design for Manufacturing |Press Brake Best Practiceshttps://www.sigmanest.com/2017/08/design-for-manufacturing-press-brake-best-practices/
Fri, 11 Aug 2017 16:11:27 +0000https://www.sigmanest.com/?p=14514Design for Manufacturing – Press Brake Best Practices To wrap up our Design for Manufacturing series, SigmaNEST consulted with Matt Calkins, Senior Application Engineer, to discuss three key design considerations when using a press brake. 1. Internal radii The first important consideration is the

]]>Design for Manufacturing: Bevelhttps://www.sigmanest.com/2017/08/design-manufacturing-bevel/
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 14:24:03 +0000https://www.sigmanest.com/?p=14352Design for Manufacturing: Bevel Bevels are edge cuts typically used to prepare steel plate parts for welding. Professional fabricators have long relied on CNC machines and nesting software to fine tune and automate the beveling process. As the industry leader in bevel processing, SigmaNEST is committed to delivering accurate bevels with precision and

]]>Design for Manufacturing using Routerhttps://www.sigmanest.com/2017/07/design-for-manufacturing-using-router/
Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:10:39 +0000https://www.sigmanest.com/?p=13944Design for Manufacturing using Router Designing parts to be produced on router machines comes with a unique set of obstacles. Wood can be very challenging to work with because of its delicate nature and the extensive number of tools used in the cutting process. SigmaNEST’s Project Manager

]]>SigmaTEK To Showcase Router Capabilities at AWFShttps://www.sigmanest.com/2017/07/sigmatek-showcase-router-capabilities-awfs/
Mon, 17 Jul 2017 08:37:51 +0000https://www.sigmanest.com/?p=13697The SigmaTEK team heads out to Las Vegas this week for the annual AWFS show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. SigmaTEK associates plan to demonstrate SigmaNEST's wide range of software solutions and expertise. We are located at Booth 10047 to discuss specific customer challenges and perform demos. The AWFS

]]>Design for Manufacturing Using SOLIDWORKShttps://www.sigmanest.com/2017/07/design-manufacturing-using-solidworks/
Thu, 06 Jul 2017 20:46:04 +0000https://www.sigmanest.com/?p=13598Design for Manufacturing Using SOLIDWORKS SOLIDWORKS is a popular computer-aided design (CAD) program used by manufacturers around the world. Designing parts in SOLIDWORKS has become second nature for many engineers as the use of the application has spread and the software’s ability has evolved. SigmaNEST’s honorary SOLIDWORKS

]]>Design for Manufacturing Best Practiceshttps://www.sigmanest.com/2017/07/design-for-manufacturing-best-practices/
Thu, 06 Jul 2017 20:39:28 +0000https://www.sigmanest.com/?p=13594In recent years Design for Manufacturing (DFM) has gained popularity as manufacturers around the world continue to compete, pushing the entire industry to pursue best practices and operate more efficiently. DFM is also closely related to the concept of Design for Assembly (DFA). Both DFM and DFA involve the

]]>Meet Nicole Waldenhttps://www.sigmanest.com/2017/06/meet-nicole-walden/
Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:09:26 +0000https://www.sigmanest.com/?p=13551For our third honoree, SigmaNEST introduces Nicole Walden. Walden works as the Manufacturing Support Manager at Astec, Incorporated. Astec opened its doors as a startup in 1972, and has since become a leading asphalt mixing plant that prides itself on being a “customer-driven company.” Walden fell in love with

]]>State of the Industry: Manufacturing Updatehttps://www.sigmanest.com/2017/06/state-of-the-industry-manufacturing-update/
Mon, 19 Jun 2017 08:00:38 +0000https://www.sigmanest.com/?p=13500Large promises and predictions were made in the beginning of 2017. Experts forecasted continued growth, cobotics and 3D printing. How is the manufacturing sector really performing this year? It’s hard to believe, but we are halfway through 2017. Let’s look at how the industry has performed in these first six months and explore factors